John-Paul Jones joins Lookers from Arla Foods
Leading UK and Ireland automotive retailer and Services Group Lookers Plc has named JP Jones as Head of Talent Acquisition.
With a wealth of experience in talent attraction, acquisition and employer branding, Yorkshire-born JP joins Lookers from Arla Foods Limited, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers.
Taking up his post on August 1 in this new role, JP will report to Lookers’ Chief People Officer Chris Whitaker.
“Our people are at the core of our business and our ability to recruit the right talent and develop great careers is pivotal to our success. “JP comes to Lookers with outstanding knowledge, skills and experience of driving positive change in Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding and I’m delighted that he will be joining a team who are dedicated to our aim of being the number one employer of choice within our industry,”
Chris Whitaker said.
The new senior appointment reflects Lookers’ ambition and strategic growth objectives.
JP said he’s looking forward to joining Lookers at a time of exciting changes across the business and industry.
“I’m excited to be able to support the team in delivering great candidate experiences and bringing the very best talent into this successful business.”
Withmore than 6,500 staff across 150 franchisedealerships, Lookers is one of the UK's largest automotive and aftersales retailers. The company sells new and used vehicles from an extensive list of volume and premium manufacturers.